Chapter 3.32
CLAIMS FUND
Sections:
3.32.040 Purpose of expenditures.
3.32.050 Issuance of warrants.
3.32.060 Transfers from insolvent funds.
3.32.010 Creation.
There is created a fund, known and designated as the “claims fund,” into which shall be paid and transferred from the various departments and offices an amount of money equal to the various claims against the city for any purpose. (Ord. 459 § 1, 1975).
3.32.020 Limitations on use.
The operation of this fund shall be for purposes other than claims for salaries and wages. (Ord. 459 § 6, 1975).
3.32.030 Transfer of funds.
Whenever it is deemed necessary, the city clerk-treasurer is authorized, empowered and directed to transfer from the funds of the various departments and offices to the claims fund sufficient moneys to pay the claims against the various departments and offices of the city. (Ord. 459 § 2, 1975).
3.32.040 Purpose of expenditures.
The claims fund shall be used and payments therefrom shall be made only for the purpose of paying any claims against the city. (Ord. 459 § 3, 1975).
3.32.050 Issuance of warrants.
The city clerk-treasurer is authorized, empowered and directed to issue warrants on and against the fund in payment of materials furnished, services rendered, or expense or liability incurred by the various departments and offices of the city. The warrant shall be issued only after there has been filed with the city clerk-treasurer proper vouchers, approved by the city council, stating the nature of the claim, the amount due or owing, and the person, firm or corporation entitled thereto. All warrants issued on or against the fund shall be solely and only for the purposes set forth in this chapter, and shall be payable only out of and from the fund. Each warrant issued under the provisions of this section shall have on its face the words, “Claims Fund.” (Ord. 459 § 4, 1975).
3.32.060 Transfers from insolvent funds.
Transfers from an insolvent fund to the claims fund shall be by warrant. (Ord. 459 § 5, 1975).